London Marathon Ballot

trigirl1979

Is this a grabbit? I am not sure but if you don't get into the ballot quick you miss out hence this post!

Ballot opens 26 April, I will be up late tonight trying!

http://www.virginlondonmarathon.com/

Alias_Omega

The past 2 years i have applied, and both times the website has been swamped the first few hours of the day. To the point that it fails to accept any requests.

I shall leave it till late tomorrow / tuesday before myself & mrs AO apply again.

emmaloux87

Don't tempt me, just done Brighton and said I was going to the 4 great runs next year and leave it a few years until another marathon, would love to do London though...

Siren1

I too am going to try to get into London through the ballot tomorrow. Got Edinburgh next month and Loch Ness in October, they should all be open entry I think - first come first served. Mr Branson should take note
Good luck everyone!! X

trigirl1979

I did London this year - it was amazing. Doubt I will get lucky 2-years in a row. before getting lucky in 2011 I had entered the ballot 6 times but stupidly one year didn't enter as pregnant and lost the chain of entry that entitles you to your place (though this is not the case anymore!)

emmaloux87

I entered London last year but didn't get in, thankful really as I definitely didn't fancy running the week after Brighton. I definitely recommend Brighton, really fantastic day out

karlie88

does the ballot start at a specific time?

Siren1

The ballot is now open folks, I just entered with no problems!! Best of luck x

Alias_Omega

Mr & Mrs AO entered again.

This time, NOT donating both fee's to charity as last year it was a complete waste of time.

trigirl1979

yep, me, sis and hubby in again! MOre chance of winning the lottery!

jillymit

Good luck everyone. This will be my 3rd go at entering, here's hoping 3rd time lucky! :j
I have considered going for one of the bonded places but feel the pressure of training and running would be enough without the extra worry of trying to raise a specific amount of money as well.
If I'm lucky enough to get a spot in the ballot I'll run and raise as much as I can for a charity anyway though.